Pakistan
-
Pakistan has long been considered an energy-poor nation. But oil, gas and coal finds, offshore and onshore, and major new port facilities and pipelines stretching the length of the country, could be set to transform the South Asian sovereign into a major energy player of the new century. -
Pakistan’s capital markets are back in business after a few lean years, with M&A deal volume and the Karachi Stock Exchange at record highs, and investors chasing yield in a country now promoted to MSCI ‘emerging market’ status. Rules passing through parliament are expected to underline the country’s reputation as a great place to do business
-
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan raised $1bn from a five year sukuk at a record low coupon on Wednesday. The deal affirmed the country’s ability to raise funds from international investors, which are growing more confident about its economic prospects.
-
-
The Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) said the country’s stock exchange will complete a 40% sale this year, but declined to confirm if the Shanghai bourse was eyeing the stake.
-
Pakistan has seen a visible economic turnaround over the last three years, due to the successful implementation of a comprehensive programme of economic revival to enhance economic growth and achieve sustainable development.
-
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is returning to the international debt market for a dollar sukuk after a gap of two years.
-
A range of credits from India, Malaysia and Greater China stormed the Asian debt market on Thursday, vying for investor attention.
-
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved legislation that will pave the way for the creation of clearing houses, in another boost for its capital markets.
-
The Pakistan government is preparing to exit its position in Kot Addu Power Co (Kapco) and has called on investors to make their interests known.
-
Pakistan’s equity capital markets are on the verge of a well needed boost, after the country’s financial regulator set out plans to develop and grow them over the next two years.
